Cynically Dead: Sharon Em & James Johnson
  • Brighton Fringe

A show to make you think: "maybe Im not doing so badly after all..." Join rising stars of the international comedy circuit Sharon Em (IRL) and James Johnson (UK) as they wonder where its all going wrong. From disastrous treks across the desert to unwittingly spending ten days on a SAGA cruise: if youre looking for a show that makes you feel like youre on top of things, theyve got you covered. Fast-paced, story-based comedy at its finest."Sharon is a joy to watch and on the best up and coming acts in Europe. Aiden Killian, Magners International Comedy Festival AsiaJames Johnson shows genuine promise as his personality shines and his take on the subject matter strikes an uncompromising balance between niche and accessible. His idiosyncratic punchlines and fast, perfectly pitched delivery put one in mind of Tom Allen, but the quality of Johnsons writing needs to be acknowledged in its own right. Witty, eccentric and perfectly paced. - Ed Fringe Review 2021

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